4 Aug 09 -
THE global economic crisis is expected to have negative consequences on the mental health of nations. Already, some countries have reported an increase in suicides and mental health problems. Since Brunei is a relatively affluent...
28 Apr 09 -
IN THE past, addictions were considered to be the result of a physiological dependency upon a substance that was also often associated with psychological stimulation. This physiological dependency would seem to rule out so-called...
24 Feb 09 -
SITI, age 17, says she owes her life to her counsellor. Three months ago she was a struggling first year university student, barely making passing grades in most classes and failing English, when she had been accustomed to getting As...
20 Jan 09 -
CONSIDERING that the typical employee will spend about eight hours at work each day, which is roughly one-half of that person's waking day and even more than their available leisure time, it seems sensible to ensure that the time spent at...
4 Nov 08 -
WHAT do you say to your family and friends when — after spending years telling them how you can't wait to have a baby, how you're going to do so much with your child and how you hope they'll be a doctor or lawyer — your child...
28 Oct 08 -
BABY Anisah's parents were delighted when the doctors delivered her and told them that they had another healthy girl. The pregnancy had been uneventful and the delivery was without complications. At eight months old she was able to roll...
14 Oct 08 -
TEACHING children about sex leads to experimentation, promiscuity and a decline in the moral fabric of society. At least this is what some people believe. On the other hand, I believe our elders passed on considerable experience and...
23 Sep 08 -
HARRIET WOROBEY, a childhood nutrition instructor, knows firsthand that children can be picky eaters, but even she was surprised by a preschooler last year who ate a mostly chocolate diet. "Chocolate milk, chocolate chip muffins,...
23 Sep 08 -
WHILE it has been said countless times before, it's true as ever that "the mind is a funny thing". This is particularly true when it comes to motivation and the daily struggles we face wherein we want to do something, or stop...
16 Sep 08 -
I NEED to lose weight. I should really exercise more. I ought to quit smoking. I need to quit wasting my time and be more productive to lead a quality life. Any of these sound familiar? As a therapist, these are common refrains I hear...
